Thank you for reading the WJCL 22 weather blog! An unsettled weather pattern is back. That means showers and thunderstorms will be possible the next several days, including Thursday which is the first day of school for many area kids.

While a spotty shower or two is possible Thursday morning, the greatest rain chances arrives during the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may rumble in spots when it is time to pick up kids from school. If your son or daughter walks home from school, keep an eye on the radar. If thunderstorms approach it may be a good idea to pick them up if possible.

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You can track the threat of thunderstorms Thursday or anytime with the free WJCL 22 News app. The app includes interactive radar and weather alerts sent right to you.

Weather impacts for back to school

The main threat from any storms that develop on Thursday or Friday will be the potential for heavy rain and localized street flooding.

Storms possible Thursday & Friday

The chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast this weekend and into next week.

During August we start to enter the peak of hurricane season. We are seeing indications that the tropics are going to become more active in the next 1-2 weeks. Tropical Storm Emily recently pushed across Florida, and now a new disturbance is being watched as it departs the west coast of Africa.

Yes this system is still an entire ocean away from North America, but the overall weather pattern is starting to show signs of multiple systems developing during the first half of August. Here at WJCL we will make sure to keep YOU safe with timely and accurate forecasts on-air, on the WJCL 22 News app, and through social media.

Tropics becoming more active

In the meantime, I hope all local kids have an awesome school year!

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